Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health Unit
Location: Anaheim, CA
Start Date: 08-12-2025
End Date: 02-10-2026
Contract Type: Per-Diem
Shift Type: Night 12-hour shifts (12:00 AM - 12:00 PM not specified; schedule varies), per diem night shift, NO GUARANTEED HOURS
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to adults on the Behavioral Health Unit during overnight hours
- Perform patient assessments, monitor mental health status, and implement nursing interventions
- Administer medications and treatments safely and document all care accurately in the medical record
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support patient safety, stabilization, and discharge planning
- Complete required Prime Core Competencies and Prime Skills Checklist to demonstrate clinical proficiency
- Maintain compliance with immunizations, fit testing, drug screening, and other onboarding requirements
Qualifications
- Active RN license (must pass license verification)
- BLS certification required; ACLS, PALS, NRP as determined by the unit
- Ability to meet minimum compliance requirements by August 10, 2025 and complete full compliance within two weeks of offer acceptance
- Must be available to work on August 12, 2025 to qualify for the assignment
- Willingness to commit to the full 26-week per diem assignment and meet ongoing credentialing requirements
Education
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (required)
Knowledge & Skills
- Experience with behavioral health nursing practices and overnight patient management
- Familiarity with license verification processes and Nursys
- Knowledge of immunization requirements (COVID, flu, MMR, varicella, Tdap) and ability to complete declination forms if applicable
- Comfort with fit testing, 10-panel drug screening, TB testing, and other occupational health requirements
- Strong documentation skills and ability to complete Prime Core Competencies Exam and Prime Skills Checklist
Benefits
- Competitive per diem pay with an additional strike premium for the 8/12/2025 date
- Flexible scheduling to fit your life — great for moonlighters and clinicians who crave variety
- Opportunity to work in a focused Behavioral Health Unit and expand your specialized skills
- Supportive team environment that values your contribution and safety
- Compliance and credentialing support to get you started quickly
- Meaningful work — impact patient care on nights when your skills matter most
- Professional growth through Prime Core Competencies and skills checklist opportunities
- Access to clinical resources and a system that emphasizes quality care
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health Unit? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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